Page 1 December 6, 1862

Camp Near Nashville, Dec 6, 1862.

Dear Sister: -- You-
rs of the 23d ult. was received some
time ago, and this being a favora-
ble opportunity, I proceed to answ-
er it.

We are now encamped seven
miles east of Nashville. Today, the
ground is covered with snow, but it
is gradually disappearing. It is wa-
rm today, though yesterday, it wa-
s cold. I hope it will continue warm
for mild weather is the most gratifying
to us, as we have a good deal of out-
door work to do. We have to stand
picket about every other day, and fre-
quently go foraging. We expected to
do the latter today, but fortune favor-
ed otherwise.

Times are pretty good now, but soon